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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Vaccine administration figures are now being added to Ireland's COVID-19 Data Hub. The HSE are actively working to deliver daily vaccine administration figures on the Vaccination Rollout Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department and further information is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter my Department  and further information is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department and further information is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is currently engaged in a commercial agreement with Three Ireland, to procure an anonymised mobility dataset for the sole purpose of informing and supporting the COVID19 response. This data is helpful in understanding mobility associated with the pandemic and response and it is one of a large number of datasets analysed and used as part of the Covid-19 response...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 696, 748, 826, 853 and 884 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has adopted RNA PCR as the gold standard test for diagnosing Covid-19 cases, as part of the HSE test and trace strategy, consistent with international best practice, and approved by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). This platform is deployed in acute hospitals, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Programme for Government,  Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I welcome the announcement from the European Commission (EC) that the AstraZeneca vaccine has been authorised for use across member states, including Ireland on 29 January. The EC granted approval for conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for a COVID-19 Vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people from 18 years of age...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a provisional list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and my Department, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Vaccine allocation is a matter for my Department  and further information...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The National Service Plan 2021, which gives the total allocation for Mental Health Services for 2021, has not yet been approved. Between 2012 and 2020 the allocation for Mental Health Services has increased by 46%, or €324 million.  Mental Health continues to be a priority for the Government. Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to HSE Mental Health Services,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health is currently engaged in a commercial agreement with Three Ireland, to procure an anonymised mobility dataset for the sole purpose of informing and supporting the COVID19 response. This data is helpful in understanding mobility associated with the pandemic and response and it is one of a large number of datasets analysed and used as part of the Covid-19 response...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme, in conjunction with the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee, published a National Clinical Guideline on Ovarian Cancer in August 2019. The guideline is based on best research evidence, in conjunction with clinical expertise and patient preferences, and was developed using a clear evidence-based methodology that is used ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Feb 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 709 and 710 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.